Month: October 2023

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today:

1. how to use an integer in input – perfect for getting a value that would be used for a calculation OR measurement.
2. today’s assignment: Python Choose Your Circles

It is time. Time to talk about inputs. Please turn off your monitors while we enjoy an intro to inputs and variables.

Time to ask for input from your user. Click here for an example.

Today we will start by entering these lines of code into your codehs.com sandbox. Create a new sandbox and call it (yourlastname)_inputtest like milstead_inputtest.

Now you get to write a program that will ask what line color and fill color you want for your custom circle. Click here for the program details & magic.

Class expectations review:
1. no food or drink in the classroom – you can keep it near the front door
2. do not touch other people’s computers.
3. do not disconnect any cables or cords from the school computers without permission
4. do not connect any devices to the school computers without permission

AI in class – use of AI for any assignments will result in a zero on that assignment.

Today’s work: Functions and For loops in Python

Please turn off your monitors while we discuss the use of for loops and functions

 

Let’s dive in to Python.

1. Start by clicking here to create your account on codehs.com.
2. Then follow this link to setup your account on codecombat.com.
3. Play Code Combat!
4. After some Code Combat time we will transition to Python graphics.  Click here for our work today. 

 

Today we honor your work on the Scratch Original Game. 

1. Dig into the Original Game Directory by following this link. 
2. Play the games. Enjoy.
3. Enter the titles of your top three favorite games by following this link.

Today’s the day to finish up your Scratch Original Game.

By the end of class today, please do the following:
1. turn in your game on Canvas by submitting the share link.
2. submit your game to the class Google form. This will create a list of all of your games.  Click here for the Original Game Google Form. 

Today is the last day to work on your Original Game

After you turn in your game on Canvas, please follow this link to add your game to the game directory.  Note that this will be available to the community. This is a graded assignment.

Scratch Original Game – continue your work today. Your finished game is the at the end of class tomorrow (Tuesday).

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There’s a solar eclipse this Saturday – don’t look directly at the sun.

Scratch Original Game – continue your work today. Note that you have a NEW progress check due at the end of class today on Canvas.

Scratch Original Game progress check on Canvas – answer two questions about your game progress.